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Control Measures Relating to Foot and Mouth Disease, Government Notice no. R. 2606 of 2022.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of South Africa no. 47263 of 2022.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Cattle Quarantine Sheep/goats Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Notice, made under the Animal Health Act of 2002, provides for: defining proper measures to prevent the spreading of foot and mouth disease virus through the movement of cattle, sheep and goats in certain areas; and repealing previous Notices concerning the same matters. According to the Notice, the movement of live animals is restricted in the defined disease management areas, except under the authority of State veterinary permit and documents and in compliance with the conditions of these documents, attesting the origin and health status of the animals, and the quarantine period for a minimum of 28 days.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Health Act (No. 7 of 2002).

Legislation | South Africa | 2002

Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Quarantine, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX